The Lampreys is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 6QU is located in the Matson, Robinswood and White City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Lampreys, Gloucester, GL4 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 6RJ, GL4 6RL, GL4 4PZ, GL4 6QS, GL4 4PY, GL4 6RG, GL4 4PH, GL4 6RQ, GL4 4PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 6QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 40.9% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 32.3% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 20% | 17.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 28.5% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -19.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.6% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 22% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around GL4 6QU this area, 38.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 38.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 16.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 89.6% | 86.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 85.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 85.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 86.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Lampreys was 197.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.3% higher than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Lampreys has the 12th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbeydale and the 58th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-11-19 | £177,160 |
| 50 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-05-17 | £211,690 |
| 48 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-10-28 | £228,929 |
| 77 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-08-16 | £160,510 |
| 61 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-07-27 | £230,072 |
GL4 6QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finlay Junior School Tredworth Road , GL4 6TR | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finlay Infant School Tredworth Road , GL4 6TR | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Foundation school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherley Infant School Hatherley Road , GL1 4PW | - not rated | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Technology College Cotteswold Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 361 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn School Matson House , Matson GL4 6DY | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Education Trust 7 Eastbrook Road , GL4 3DB | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hatherley Centre At Lismore House 3 Horton Road , Wotton GL1 3PX | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arslans Kebabs | Mobile Food Site Cemetery Road Gloucester | 296 yd | |
| Marco Takeaway | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 310 yd | |
| Saintbridge House | 189 Painswick Road Gloucester GL4 4AG | 483 yd | |
| Twin Gables Day Nursery Ltd | 102 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 590 yd | |
| Chequers Chippy | 34A Painswick Road Gloucester | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Salvador | Three Oaks 2 Baneberry Road Gloucester | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs Kitchen | 106 Finlay Road Gloucester | 754 yd | |
| Firenze Pizzeria | 124 - 126 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 854 yd | |
| Trafalgar Chip Shop | Trafalgar Fish Bar 92 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 133 yd | |
| Tesco | 254 Painswick Road Gloucester | 910 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2B 108 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finlay Community School FINLAY ROAD | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Cotteswold Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Gloucester Academy PAINSWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Saintbridge Dry Balancing Pond (Closed) Redpoll Way | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Parry Hall PARRY HALL PARRY HALL PARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| The Glebe MOOR STREET | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| One Church Gloucester THE BUTTS | 976 yd | |
| St James Church Hall UPTON STREET | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.